The Magnolia Electric Company webpage hasn't had an update to it in over three and a half months now, and the band's most recent tour ended in Chicago the night before Obama won the Presidency (did the band members stay in town one extra night in order to go to the festivities in Grant Park?). In other words, things have been quiet for awhile now.
So are they just taking a well-deserved break, recording a new album or... something more dire? I certainly would hate to believe that MEC has run its course already, as the last several albums have been among my favourites. On the other hand, times are tough... and MEC CD sales along with concert revenue might not be paying the bills. It would just be such a shame to see a talented group like that disappear in their prime. Here's hoping that I'm worrying about nothing!
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Matt - From Dec 7th Myspace entry:
'Thank you for coming out to see us and for passing on so many great
wishes on our last B and BBQ tour.
We spent two weeks with Steve Albini at Electrical Audio Studios and
made a new record.
You know how these things are slow to see the light of day I am sure.
Not this time. Other than artwork and having the masters back from
Abbey Road we are all ducks in a row!
Look for: New Magnolia record, Jason Molina/Will Johnson record in the
near future.
The Russian recordings are also approved and will be released this
year. Take it easy but take it.'
Will Johnson is the lead singer of the band Centromatic. Not sure if it is your type of stuff, but Centro is a GREAT band. No idea what the Russian recordings are.
Wow! Awesome news, Tim!!
Thanks for sharing!
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